Garden Classes

Join us for events, classes, and one of the metro area's largest spring plant sales! Connect with Ramsey County Garden Education Volunteers and enhance your gardening skills.

Our classes are taught online using Zoom or in person at the

Ramsey County Extension Office in Maplewood.

The classes below are open to the public but registration is required.

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Upcoming Classes

Mon, Apr 20
Herb Gardening (IN PERSON)
Extension Office-Maplewood
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Apr 20, 2026, 6:30 PM CDT
Extension Office-Maplewood, 2020 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109, USA
Get to know some of the herbs commonly used in cooking and learn how to harness those flavors year-round.
Tue, Apr 28
Spring Into Summer
Online Class (using Zoom)
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Apr 28, 2026, 6:30 PM CDT
Online Class (using Zoom)
Learn about how to wake up your garden in this class, which provides information about what to do for your garden and landscape between March and August.
Sat, May 02
Container Gardens (IN PERSON)
Extension Office-Maplewood
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May 02, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
Extension Office-Maplewood, 2020 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109, USA
Gardens can be grown anywhere. Come and learn the basics of designing, selecting plants and pots, and caring for container gardens for season-long satisfaction, no matter where you grow.
Thu, May 07
Planting for Pollinators
Online Class (using Zoom)
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May 07, 2026, 6:30 PM CDT
Online Class (using Zoom)
Pollinators are critical to a healthy environment and many native species are in jeopardy. Learn what you can do at home to create healthy pollinator habitats for native bees and butterflies in your own yard.
Wed, May 13
Home Composting
Online Class (using Zoom)
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May 13, 2026, 6:30 PM CDT
Online Class (using Zoom)
Learn the science behind and the benefits of home composting, including information on different composting methods, recommended compostable materials, and common uses of compost around the yard and garden.